Born in 1973 in Italy and educated as engineer, Roberto Pazzi found his true passions in travelling and photography remote cultures.
His immersive approach to photography has earned him acclaim from both critics and peers alike, having been recognized in several prestigious international competitions.
Roberto's work has reached the pages of renowned publications all over the world, offering glimpses into the captivating diversity of our planet.
He also published HUMANKIND, a premium limited-edition volume presenting a curated selection of his most remarkable works in large format.
Currently based in Spain, Roberto partners with Nomad Photo Expeditions, organizing and leading photographic expeditions to the farthest corners of the world.
Main Awards:
2026
Platinum Winner - Muse Photography Awards
Finalist - Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA)
2025
Winner - 23rd Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Photographer of the Year - European Photography Awards
Photographer of the Year - 500px Global Photography Awards
Category Winner of the Year - Global Photography Awards
Category Winner of the Year - New York Photography Awards
Category Winner of the Year - London Photography Awards
Bronze Winner - Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA)
Finalist - Hamdan International Photography Awards (HIPA)
2024
Category Winner of the Year - New York Photography Awards
Silver Winner - Natural Density Awards (Series)
Silver Winner - Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3)
Bronze Winner - Chromatic Photography Awards
2023
Winner - 21st Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Winner - Chromatic Photography Awards
Winner - The Artist Gallery Annual Awards
Gold Winner - Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA)
Silver Winner - Vienna Photography Awards (VIEPA)
Bronze Winner - reFocus Awards
2022
Silver Winner - Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3)
2021
Photographer of the Year - Global Photography Awards (GPA)
Photographer of the Year - 500px Global Photography Awards
Category Winner of the Year - Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA)
Winner - Visual International Photo Awards (VIPA)
Winner - MonoVisions
Gold Winner - Natural Density Awards
Silver Winner - Vienna Photography Awards (VIEPA)
Bronze Winner - Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA)
Bronze Winner - Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA)
Bronze Winner - Chromatic Photography Awards
2020
Winner - Photo Is Light World Contest (PIL WC)
Silver Winner - Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA)
Silver Winner - ONE EYELAND
Runner-Up - Nikon Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY)